Chile Blanc Recipe

Name: Chile Blanc
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 12 ounces ground turkey; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (or can of beer); ½ cup water; 2 -4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (see note); 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained (or two 15- or 19-oz. cans white kidney beans (cannellini beans); 1 tablespoon lime juice; sour cream (optional); cilantro, snipped fresh (optional); lime wedge (optional); chili powder (optional); bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces ground turkey
½ cup chopped onion
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (or can of beer)
½ cup water
2 -4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (see note)
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained (or two 15- or 19-oz. cans white kidney beans (cannellini beans)
1 tablespoon lime juice
sour cream (optional)
cilantro, snipped fresh (optional)
lime wedge (optional)
chili powder (optional)
bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

1
In a large saucepan cook turkey and onion till turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender.
2
Drain fat from pan, if necessary.
3
Stir in beer, water, jalapeno peppers, bouillon granules, chili powder, and cumin.
4
Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat.
5
Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir in the drained beans and lime juice.
7
Cook 5 minutes more.
8
If desired, mash half of the beans to thicken the chile; stir.
9
Ladle into bowls.
10
If desired, garnish with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges; sprinkle with additional chili powder.
11
pass pepper sauce, if desired.
12
NOTE: Wear rubber gloves over your hands when chopping peppers; wash hands with soap and water immediately.
13
Do not touch your eyes, or any other sensitive part of your body.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces ground turkey, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (or can of beer), ½ cup water, and more.

Yes, Chile Blanc falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile Blanc

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